On the eve of training camp, Jon Gruden predicted the Raiders’ secondary would be a strength of the team. Three games in, his seemingly outlandish statement has proven to be correct.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Jon Gruden and Andy Reid have been longtime friends. Gruden was in contact with Reid Sunday night when his friend took ill and was taken to the hospital.
The Raiders led 25-14 early in the fourth quarter before the Miami Dolphins rallied to force overtime with two seconds left.
The NFL has fined Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby for allegedly spitting on Steelers offensive lineman Trai Turner. Crosby denies the incident and will appeal the fine.
As expected, an ankle injury will sideline Raiders running back Josh Jacobs for a second-straight game.
By putting Incognito on I.R., he will be eligible to return to the active roster for the Raiders’ game against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 17th.
Whether it’s Matthew Stafford and the Rams against Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers, or Kyler Murry flying under the radar in Arizona, there’s plenty to ponder.
The Raiders are 2-0, and while their fans are feeling good about things, they still have some questions.
Tired of all the restrictions as an unvaccinated player, Raiders new linebacker Denzel Perryman finally opted to get the shot.
Derek Carr firmly set his mind on playing this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins immediately after suffering a nasty ankle sprain last Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In need of offensive line depth to deal with a slew of injuries, the Raiders have signed Jackson Barton off the Giants practice squad and added him to the 53-man roster.
Two weeks into the season, Derek Carr leads the NFL with 817 passing yards. He has completed 66 percent of his passes with four touchdowns against just one interception.
“It’s kind of something you feel in the air” is how tight end Foster Moreau described it after the Raiders’ 26-17 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
Derek Carr’s 61-yard touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs essentially put away the Raiders’ 26-17 win over the Steelers at Heinz Field.
Yannick Ngakoue, who is dealing with a hamstring issue, is active for the Raiders against Steelers.